Ocean Law Conference Sets New Talks in Geneva
The UN oceans conference, representing 148 nations, agreed to more negotiations starting March 17 in Geneva. Delegates will return to Caracas to sign a final seas treaty but no date was set. A document is expected by July or August despite failing to resolve its 100 agenda items. Turkey rejected a Soviet plan for an 18 nation Cyprus conference and Greece urged a Security Council session on Cyprus.
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Cyprus
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Bay Area Transit wins approval to open final link
After a decade of controversy Bay Area Rapid Transit wins state approval to open the final 3.6 mile underwater link between San Francisco and Oakland making the system the nation’s most advanced mass transit operation. The transbay tube will officially open on Sept 16.
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Pittsburgh solar heating skyscraper experiment advances
In Pittsburgh four firms including three local entities pool funds to build a 1 1 2 story prototype then a 2 story model to weigh energy savings against high build costs. Project cost for first two phases is about 120000 dollars. Absent more details, the plan aims to pioneer solar heating and cooling.
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Pittsburgh
Embargo On Cuba Reviewed Turns to lifting policy amid OAS pressure
Washington reporters say the Ford administration is reevaluating the hemispheric embargo on Cuba as seven of 23 OAS members maintain relations in violation. Costa Rican Foreign Minister Facio predicts an end within two months, but observers warn that any end would not ensure U S Cuba normalization. Cuba’s anti American influence persists, and detente gaps with the Soviet Union limit hopes for rapid diplomatic exchange or ambassadorial talks.
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PLCB Raises Best-Seller Booze Prices in State Stores
Harrisburg AP reports the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board increased prices on about one third of 2,200 whiskey and wine items, with hikes from one cent to one dollar averaging 16 cents. Seagram's Seven Crown Blended Whiskey rises from 5.54 to 5.73 per fifth.
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Gene F. Roscioli
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Pa. Official Balks At Kickback Queries
Westmoreland County highway official C C Hall invoked the 5th Amendment during a Harrisburg House committee grilling over alleged solicitations of political contributions from PennDOT equipment contractors. Hall refused seven times to answer questions about selling fundraising tickets at work sites and arranging contractor contributions. His attorney called the committee tone prosecutorial and said Hall would not answer questions.
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Doc) Hall
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Car Slams Trestle Killing 20 Year Old Driver
A 20 year old Washington County man died when the car he rode in plunged 20 feet over an embankment and struck a railroad trestle in Monongahela Pa Police said Gary Smith of Donora was dead on arrival at Monongahela Hospital Three other occupants were listed in fair condition The driver was identified as Gary Smith of Donora.
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Washington County
Gary Smith
Donora
Monogahela Hospital
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